Weather in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States in August
In an average August, St. Petersburg sees a daily high around 87°F and a low around 78°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 87°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 84°F to 90°F |
| Average low | 78°F |
| Typical low range | 76°F to 80°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.30 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
98°F
2023-08-13
Lowest
78°F
2001-08-02
Low
Highest
84°F
2023-08-11
Lowest
69°F
1984-08-28
Feels-like
Highest
131°F
2023-08-13
Lowest
78°F
2001-08-02
Humidity
Highest
25.1 g/m³
2023-08-31
Lowest
17.2 g/m³
1997-08-28
Wind
Highest
37 mph
1985-08-31
Lowest
3 mph
1996-08-26
Precip
Wettest
12.79 in
1981
Driest
4.47 in
1996
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